SN74LVCH16T245: How do the output drivers handle a short (current limited?)?

Part Number:SN74LVCH16T245

Hi logic team,

I'm posting this question on behalf of my customer.

In one of our designs, we use a SN74LVCH16T245 as a digital buffer/level translator for some high speed data.  The part goes to a connector and then to another board within the system.  The cable is not polarized, and so if put in flipped, the outputs get shorted to ground (all the outputs on the buffer are shorted to ground).

My question is: How does the output drivers on this part handle a short?  Are the outputs current limited?  Can it sustain an indefinite output short on all channels?

We’re looking at ways here to prevent this from happening, but I’d like to get some feeling of how bad the situation would be if someone installed the cable flipped and buttoned the system all up before doing tests.

Thanks,

Lauren